China will further open up its financial sector to international investors and will encourage foreign financial institutions to invest for the long term in the country, Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday.
He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with members of the International Advisory Council of the National Financial Regulatory Administration in Beijing.
The vice premier outlined the current economic and trade situation between China and the United States to the council.
He said China is fully implementing the spirit of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee to expand the high-level opening up of the financial sector in accordance with the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Members of the advisory council, which is made up of financial professionals and experts from around the world, said that they are optimistic about China's economic and financial development prospects and would recommend investing in the Chinese market for the long term.
China to further expand high-level opening up of financial sector: vice premier
China to further expand high-level opening up of financial sector: vice premier
China opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday.
During the call, Araghchi briefed Wang on the latest developments in Iran, saying the recent unrest was incited by external forces and that the situation has now returned to stability.
Saying that Iran has made preparations to respond to external interference while keeping the door wide open to dialog, Araghchi expressed hope that China would play a greater role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China consistently upholds the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, opposes the use or threat of force in international relations, opposes imposing one's own will on others, and opposes a return of the world to the "law of the jungle."
He said that the Chinese side believes the Iranian government and people will stay united, overcome difficulties, maintain national stability, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests.
Wang also called on all parties to cherish peace, exercise restraint, and resolve differences through dialog, adding that China is willing to play a constructive role in this regard.
Chinese, Iranian FMs have phone conversation
